Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft

Wedding Place Card

Hi everyone, Mou here today with a wedding place card tutorial! You can use this process to create place cards for any occasion.

Supplies I used:

Faber-Castell Essential PITT Artist Pen Set - BLACK

Faber-Castell Mixed Media Paper Stencils - 305 (Wedding)

Faber-Castell Collapsible Water cup

Faber-Castell Graphite pencil Goldfaber 1221 HB

Faber-Castell Kneadable Eraser

Gel Paint (from Faber-Castell - 20 Minute Studio - Abstract Art For Beginners)

Palette knife (from Faber-Castell - Mix and Match Collection - Gelatos Tool Set)

Whipped Spackle (or another texture paste)

Cardstock (5x8.5 inches, folded in half to make 5x4.25 inches card)

Paper trimmer

Ruler

Now, let me walk you through the steps.

Choose a heavy cardstock in the color that suits your color scheme best. I picked grey. Trim the cardstock to 8.5" x 5" and fold in half to make 4.25" x 5" card.

Place the 'celebration' stencil from the Faber-Castell Mixed Media Paper Stencils - 305 (Wedding) set near the bottom edge of the front flap of the place card. Tape it in place if you like. Take out some texture paste with palette knife and apply through the stencil. Let dry.

Use the gold Gel paint from the Faber-Castell - 20 Minute Studio - Abstract Art For Beginners to add some texture dots on your place card as shown. Let dry. This instantly glams up your place card!

Use the Soft Brush PITT pen in black to write the date, name and table number on the card. Underline the words using Superfine tip PITT pen and a ruler.

And that's it - a super quick and easy technique that adds elegance and glamour to your special day!

Fallin' for You Wreath

Materials Needed:Paper, thick card stock or watercolor paper

• Goldfaber Aqua Watercolor Pencils
• PITT Artist pen (black small)
• PITT Artist brush pen
• Pencil to sketch
• Some sort of circle (I used the inside of a tape roll)- or you can freehand if that's your jam!

 

1. Start by drawing your circle.

2. After you have your circle start sketching your wreath design, I drew two pumpkins and some leaves.

3. Once you have your design sketched out lightly erase it so the pencil lines are not so dark, then you can start coloring in with the Goldfaber Aqua watercolor pencils. 

4. Use a small brush and some water to blend the colors.

5. Use the PITT Artist pen to add outline details.

6. Add words with a PITT Artist brush pen!

 

 

 

Erin is a teacher by day and a creator by night. She loves to try and inspire creativity in her students everyday! Because she’s busy during the day, the night is when her creativity gets to explode into the world through lettering and messing around with watercolors. Her biggest advice would be to not compare your art to other people’s art! Be uniquely you!

The Lettering Fern

Hello Autumn!

Hi everyone, Mou here today with a tutorial to create a small sign welcoming autumn!

To create the sign, you'll need -

Supplies:

Faber Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos® 15CT: TRANSLUCENTS

Faber Castell Design Memory Craft Artist pens - Journaling PITT Artist Pens; PITT Artist Pens Writing Set: RED/YELLOW; PITT Artist Pens Writing Set: GREEN/BLUE

Faber Castell Design Memory Craft Collapsible water cup

Faber Castell Grip 2001 Pencil

Other - watercolor paper.

Now, let me walk you through the steps.

Sketch out leaves, pumpkins and acorns with pencil on watercolor paper.

Fill in the shapes with Gelatos colors TRANSLUCENTS with a paint brush dipped in water as shown. The formula of the TRANSLUCENTS Gelatos will help to create distinct colors layers for your piece.

This is what my background looked like.

Add outlines to the pattern with various PITT artist pens.

Next, hand-letter 'Hello Autumn' with the calligraphy pen from the Journaling pen set.

Add in more pattern elements to fill the spaces and to finish the piece.

I hope you enjoyed today's tutorial and would play with the Translucent Gelatos to make your own fall signs!

Faber-Castell White Pens & Whimsical Leaves

Leaves are beginning to fall in our neighborhood, and that has me ready for all things Fall. One of my favorite creative activities is to paint watercolor leaves. However, when I came across the new Faber-Castell white pens I had an idea for some fun hand-drawn leaves. 

First I gathered up my supplies - different color cardstock (I went with traditional Fall colors, but this would be fun with any variety of colors), Pitt pens, a pencil, and scissors.

Next, using a pencil I sketched out simple leaf shapes. Don't worry about lots of detailed edges, just draw a variety of shapes and sizes. 

Then using my Pitt pens I drew the stem of the leaf and began adding fun details. I chose to draw whimsical details with circles, lines, and flourishes.

Lastly I cut out my leaves (trimming off my pencil sketch of the leaf outline) giving me a pretty collection of leaves perfect for scrapbooking, adding to a mixed media project, or even stringing up as a garland.

I hope you enjoy experimenting with the new Faber-Castell white pens!

Artist and illustrator Lindsay Hopkins has been drawing and creating since childhood. She has a love for color and hopes to encourage and inspire others through her creativity. In 2012, Lindsay opened Pen & Paint and began selling her artwork and stationery online. Pen & Paint licenses artwork through Jewel Branding and is privileged to work with many global brands.

 

Home Decor with Mandala Stencil

Hi everyone, Mou here with a home decor tutorial using and Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Mixed Media Paper Stencils - 202 (Mandala), Gelatos® 15CT: TRANSLUCENTS and Mixed Media Transfers - Words.

SUPPLIES:

For this project, you'll need -

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Mixed Media Paper Stencils - 202 (Mandala)

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Mixed Media Transfers - Words

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos® 15CT: TRANSLUCENTS

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gesso

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Whipped Spackle

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Art GRIP Aquarelle Water Color Pencils RED

Other - watercolor paper, palette knife, silicone spatula, paper trimmer, watercup with water

Trim watercolor paper to your favorite size. I trimmed mine to 9 x 6".

Apply a coat of gesso to prime the paper.

Once the gesso is completely dry, color the page with Gelatos colors Translucents.

Blend the Gelatos colors with water and the paint brush that came with the Gelatos.

Lay the Mandala stencil at about the center of the page and apply Whipped Spackle with a palette knife.

Add some more Gelatos colors over the stenciled design and blend with water.

When the page is dry, rub on the Mixed Media Transfer Word - Smile Daily - in the center.

Make some marks with a watercolor pencil to finish.

You can display the finished piece in a frame or clip it on to a photo wire or even give as a gift. 

Canvas Decor with Wedding Stencil

Hi everyone, Mou here with a canvas decor tutorial using the brand new Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Mixed Media Paper Stencils - Wedding! Whether you are trying to plan a stylish wedding on a budget or want to create home decor for your new life together, these stencils can help you succeed.

Before I show you how I created this canvas, let me list the supplies for you.

SUPPLIES

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Mixed Media Paper Stencils - Wedding

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos® colors - Aqua Dolce, Peppercorn and Persimmon (from the Translucents set)

Faber-Castell Design Memory CraftTextural Accents & Tools - Gesso, Whipped Spackle, Palette Knife (from Gelatos Tool Kit), Silicone Spatula (from Honey Medium Starter Kit)

8x10 canvas

Now, let's walk through the steps.

Rub Gelatos color Aqua Dolce generously on the canvas. You could choose different color to suit your color scheme.

Blend the color with Gesso to completely coat the canvas. Let dry.

Lay the It Takes Two stencil at about the center of the canvas and apply Whipped Spackle through the stencil. Let dry.

Lay a half wreath stencil design below the main image and apply Whipped Spackle with palette knife. When dry, place the other half wreath stencil above the birds and apply Whipped Spackle. Let dry.

Rub a little of the Translucent Gelatos colors Persimmon and Peppercorn along the edges of the canvas and blend with your fingers or use the blending foam from the Translucents Gelatos set to finish.

See, wasn't that easy?

I hope you enjoyed today's tutorial and are going to make some pretty art with these Wedding stencils!

Home Decor with Mixed Media Paper Stencils - 305 (Wedding)

Hi everyone, Mou here with a mixed media decor tutorial using the new Mixed Media Paper Stencils - 305 (Wedding)!

Collect the following supplies and follow along -

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Mixed Media Paper Stencils - 305 (Wedding)

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gesso

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Texture Luxe™ Gold

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Texture Luxe™ Silver

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Whipped Spackle

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Glass Bead Glitter Gel

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos - Translucents (0r Gelatos colors of your choice)

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Palette Knife

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Silicone spatula (optional)

8" x 8" stretched canvas

Plastic wrap

Apply a coat of gesso to the canvas. Let dry.

Add a base coat of colors using the Gelatos colors - Translucents - Lychee, Creme De Menthe, Thistle and Persimmon and blend them with a sponge. You can replace these colors with Gelatos colors of your choice or those that match your event/occasion color scheme.

Apply a thin top coat of Texture Luxe™ Silver with palette knife.

Immediately cover the wet canvas with a piece of plastic wrap. Smoosh the plastic over the wet Texture Luxe™ Silver around gently with your fingers to create texture. Leave the wrap on till the Texture Luxe™ Silver dries. Do not try to speed up the drying process with a heat tool as the heat might melt the plastic onto the canvas.

Carefully peel away the plastic wrap to reveal the textured surface.

Lay the Always & Forever stencil at about the center of the canvas and apply Whipped Spackle with palette knife. Avoid applying Whipped Spackle on the 'o' or wedding ring part of the Forever. Let the medium dry thoroughly.

Apply Texture Luxe™ Gold on the wedding rings part of the Always & Forever stencil with palette knife. Let dry completely.

Apply Glass Bead Glitter Gel to create the gem part of the wedding rings using the Always & Forever stencil and palette knife. Let dry.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and would play with the Mixed Media Paper Stencils - 305 (Wedding) and various mediums to create fun projects for your home or to give as gift!

Handmade Holiday Ornament Trio with Gelatos & Holiday PITT Artist Pens

Hi everyone, Mou here with a tutorial to make handmade holiday ornaments using Gelatos colors and Holiday PITT pens! Let me list the supplies before I show you how to make these ornaments with basic tools and supplies.

Supplies:

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos® -

• Iridescents (Comet, Mars, Odyssey, Satellite)
• Aqua Dolce
• Gold Champagne
• Mango
  

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Textural Accents - Gel Medium

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Holiday PITT Artist Pen set

Other - cardstock, thread, trimmer, scissors, pencil

Start by trimming 4x4 inches squares out of white cardstock, six pieces for each ornament.

Fold squares in halves. Draw a tree, a gift box and a house with pencil. Cut out with scissors.

Using the first piece as template, cut the other five pieces for each ornament design.

Cut about three pieces of thread or twine, each to 6 inches. 

With Gel Medium, attach the matching design pieces back to back. Before attaching the last piece, fold the thread in half and place between the previous and final piece to make a loop.

Color the tree ornament with Mango, Comet and Satellite Gelatos colors. Blend with water.

Once dry, make marks on the tree ornament with the green Holiday PITT pen.

Color the gift box ornament with Mars, Odyssey and Gold Champagne Gelatos colors.

Add details to the ornament with the red and gold PITT pens.

Color the house ornament with Odyssey and Aqua Dolce Gelatos.

Add details with the Gold and Black PITT pens.

Now, your ornaments are ready to decorate your tree or give as gifts.

Hope you enjoyed today's tutorial and have fun making your own handmade ornaments!

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A Layered Mixed Media Decor Piece

Hi everyone, Mou here with a tutorial for a layered mixed media decor piece perfect for the Holidays! 

Before I walk you through the steps, let me list the supplies.

Supplies:

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft-

Gelatos® Colors -

• Blueberry
• Boysenberry
• Iced Rose
• Iridescents - (Blue Moon, Mars, Odyssey)
  

Textural Accents -

• Gel Medium
• Gesso
• Glass Bead Glitter Gel
• Mixed Media Paper Stencils (Faith)
• Texture Luxe™ Gold
• Texture Gems™ 3ct Metallics - Gold
• Whipped Spackle

Tools -

• Silicone spatula
• Palette knife 
• Smudge sponge
• Paint brush
• Collapsible water cup

Other - 5x7 inches canvas, silk leaves, thread, chipboard, palette, paper trimmer, scissors, heat tool (optional)

Rub Gelatos colors Iridescents Blue Moon and Odyssey generously on 5x7 inches canvas and blend with your fingers or a smudge sponge. Seal with a top coat of Gel Medium applied lightly with a silicone spatula and let dry.

Layer the feather stencil from the Mixed Media Paper Stencils (Faith) near the right edge of the canvas and apply Whipped Spackle with palette knife. Let dry.

Rub a little Gelatos color Blueberry around the feather design and blend with water. Let dry.

Pick up a slight bit of Texture Luxe Gold and gently rub over and around the feather.

Color a 2.5x5 inches chipboard with Gelatos colors Mars and Iced Rose. Blend the colors with Gesso. Let dry. 

Mix three parts Glass Bead Glitter Gel and one part Texture Luxe Gold thoroughly in a palette.

Apply the mixed medium through the Sing His Praise stencil from the Faith collection on the colored chipboard. Let dry.

Apply dots around the stenciled phrase on the chipboard with Texture Gems Gold. Let it dry.

Color a 4 x 6 inch chipboard with Gelatos color Boysenberry. Apply Gelatos Color Iridescents Odyssey through the floral stencil, also from the Faith collection.

Trim the chipboard into two pieces -  2.75 x 5.25 inches and 0.75 x 3 inches.

Now, let's assemble the pieces on the canvas.

Cut some 18 inches of thread and loosely wrap around your palm. Pull it out and attach near the bottom left of the canvas with Gel Medium.

Attach the 2.75 x 5.25 inches chipboard piece on top of the thread layer as shown.

Layer a pair of silk leaves so they extend beyond the canvas on top of the chipboard piece.

Mount the Sing His Praise chipboard on top with Gel Medium.

Add the 0.75 x 3 inch strip below the Sing His Praise chipboard.

Apply some more Texture Luxe Gold through the flower stencil around the canvas to finish.

Hope you enjoyed today's tutorial and will reach for your Design Memory Craft stash for creating handmade Holiday decor and gifts!

 

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Holiday Art with Holiday Lettering PITT Pens

Hi everyone, Mou here with a Holiday art tutorial for you! Whether you are looking to make a quick home decor or just de-stress in your art journal, I hope you'll find today's tutorial using the Holiday Lettering Mixed Nib Set of PITT Artist pens inspiring.

Let's look at the supplies before I walk you through the steps.

Supplies:

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Holiday Lettering Mixed Nib Set of PITT Artist pens

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gel Medium

Other: Watercolor paper, trimmer, star die-cut, scissors, paint brush

Trim watercolor paper into 1 inch wide strips. Cut the strips into smaller pieces as shown with scissors, with the smallest piece at the top and increasing the length as you go down. Picture the conical shape of a Christmas tree in your mind. Ink the edges of each strip with the Black 199 B nib PITT pen.

Handletter Christmas words, alternating between Permanent Green Olive 167 and Pale Geranium Lake 121 B nib PITT pens, on the above strips. Take your time to hand letter - it doesn't have to be perfect but being patient will certainly improve the quality of writing.

Color the star die-cut with the Gold 250 Bullet Nib pen. Use the same pen to color a stem for your tree.

Arrange the pieces to create your tree and attach them to the page with gel medium.

Make simple marks around the focal point as shown with the Permanent Green Olive 167 and Pale Geranium Lake 121 B nib PITT pens and Gold 250 Bullet Nib pen to finish.

I hope you enjoy this Holiday Lettering Pen set as much as I did!

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